President Lays Foundation Stone of Kevadia Railway Station in Narmada, Gujarat

NARMADA(GUJRAT)-The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, laid the foundation stone of the Kevadia Railway Station in district Narmada, Gujarat today (December 15, 2018). Earlier in the day, the President visited the Statue of Unity and paid his respects to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary.

Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of the Kevadia Railway Station, the President said that coming up of this station would speed up the development of the region. It would lead to an increased flow of tourists from across the country and beyond and make their travel to the ‘Statue of Unity’ faster as well as more convenient. He said that building the Kevadia Railway Station is a tribute by Indian Railways in honour of Sardar Patel.

The President noted that apart from being a medium of transportation, Railways is crucial for economic development. Indian Railways not only connects various parts and regions of the country but also the hearts of people across the country. He was happy to note that the Kevadia Railway Station building will be the first green building of this railway line. It will have effective methods of water management with modern facilities. He expressed confidence that Kevadia Railway Station would emerge as a fine example of balancing the goals of development and environmental protection.(UPDATED ON DECEMBER 15TH, 2018)